# Ep. 293: To Breathe Or Not To Breathe

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Podcast: [A VO's Journey: Voiceover and more voice over](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-vo-s-journey-voiceover-and-more-voice-over-743453)
Published: 2025-09-09T16:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we dig into a subtle but powerful part of every recording: breathing. Should breaths be left in or taken out of your audio? The answer depends on the style of the read, the client’s expectations, and the overall flow of your performance. We explore the pros and cons of keeping breaths in—how they can add realism, pacing, and authenticity—and the reasons to edit them out for a cleaner, more polished delivery. You’ll also learn techniques to c...

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